Liam John Gerard Devine

Introduced the world's leading luxury lifestyle management company into Central Europe (Poland and Hungary) and Germany. Developed the business from scratch and consistently exceeded corporate goals and objectives; contributed to the worldwide success of the brand.

Performed several high-end consultancy projects in the luxury watch and jewellery industry based initially in Geneva, Switzerland, before relocating permanently to Warsaw. Extensive experience in the German market with the establishment of a permanent office in Berlin.

• Managed one of the Gucci Group's exclusive watch brands; member of the Gucci Group Board of Directors
• Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
• Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
• Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
• Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
• Represented the brand in the media and all related activities

Developed and managed a unique private investment fund focused on the luxury watch and jewellery industry.

Two major investments :

(i) POIRAY – French Jewellery company; turnover 7 million euros

(ii) IKEOPOD – High-end Swiss watch company, turnover 3 million CHF

General Management of both companies; implementation of turnaround strategies to improve the fundamental business conditions; sale of the companies to new investors in Dec 20026.

Show Director of the World Watch and Jewellery Exhibition in Basel. Created, developed and implemented a major rebranding to create the "BASELWORLD" marketing and branding concept.

Responsible for the successful launch of the watch division of the company (sister brand of Chopard)

Managed the company for a period of five years, initially as a management consultant working for Price Waterhouse and thereafter directly employed by the company.

First job out of university; learned the basics of business analysis and merger & acquisitions in a global multi-national company.